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WC Diary: This Sydney restaurant is offering you a dinner date with Tendulkar!

WC Diary: This Sydney restaurant is offering you a dinner date with Tendulkar!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

Around a dozen people sitting on Sachin's table will have the pleasure of mingling with him for half an hour over cocktails and drinks, the organiser said adding that it would be only for a dozen people and has been priced for 3000 Australian Dollars.

Divided maulanas may help the BJP in Bareilly

Divided maulanas may help the BJP in Bareilly

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Sharply divided maulanas appear to have paved way for a smooth sailing for Bharatiya Janata Party nominee Santosh Kumar Gangwar in Bareilly.

Exciting Kannada releases this week!

Exciting Kannada releases this week!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Check out the movie releases, and make your pick!

Can India adapt to conditions outside the subcontinent?

Can India adapt to conditions outside the subcontinent?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

A confident India, with a new coach at the helm, will seek to record a third consecutive Test series triumph on the Caribbean soil when the Virat Kohli-led side clashes with an inexperienced West Indies in the first cricket match, in Antigua, on Thursday.

Another contest heavily loaded in India's favour...

Another contest heavily loaded in India's favour...

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

India will aim to crush a gutsy Ireland in their penultimate group encounter.

Tri Series: Perfect setting for experimentation with one eye on WC

Tri Series: Perfect setting for experimentation with one eye on WC

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

All set to defend their cricket World Cup crown in less than a month, India will get their preparations underway with the aim of finding the right combination for the marquee event.

Ishant shines with the ball, but Kohli and Rohit fail again

Ishant shines with the ball, but Kohli and Rohit fail again

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

India pacer Ishant Sharma wrecked havoc with the ball as he claimed a five-wicket haul to leave the Sri Lanka Board President's XI in tatters on Day 2 of the three-day tour match, in Colombo, on Friday.

Kohli faces opening conundrum as India look to seal series

Kohli faces opening conundrum as India look to seal series

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

If KL Rahul is fit, Abhinav Mukund will be expectedly left out, a strange coincidence because he was the original back-up opener in this Test squad ahead of Shikhar Dhawan.

Home highs for Hazlewood, Haddin

Home highs for Hazlewood, Haddin

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Josh Hazlewood and Brad Haddin set new milestones as Australia, replying to India's first innings score of 408, ended Day 2 in the second Test at the Gabba on 221 for four. Check out the day's days statistical highlights.

PHOTOS: Ton-up Rohit guides India to 7-wicket win over Australia in Nagpur

PHOTOS: Ton-up Rohit guides India to 7-wicket win over Australia in Nagpur

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

Images from the 5th ODI between India and Australia, played in Nagpur on Sunday

Test squad for Aus: More ain't the merrier!

Test squad for Aus: More ain't the merrier!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

In a team that mostly includes aggressive stroke-players, the 22-year-old Rahul's fortitude makes him just the right choice. The fact that he played in Australian conditions in recent times, having opened for India 'A', will be an added advantage.

Can bowlers help India bounce back against England?

Can bowlers help India bounce back against England?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Jolted by the loss to Australia in their opening match, India will look to plug its bowling loopholes and ensure a stronger batting display when they take on England in their second ODI tri-series match in Brisbane on Tuesday. Both sides will be looking to register their first victory in the tournament, the hosts having stolen a march on them with two successive wins.

2014 IPL Auction: How the teams stand after Day 1

2014 IPL Auction: How the teams stand after Day 1

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

India's batting ace Yuvraj Singh commanded the highest price, Royal Challengers Bangalore paying a massive 14 crore for him, while Dinesh Karthik was a surprise pick at 12.5 crore by Delhi Daredevils.

Hail Bangladesh's bowling sensation Mustafizur... the new MVP!

Hail Bangladesh's bowling sensation Mustafizur... the new MVP!

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

After his phenomenal bowling performance, -- 13 wickets at an economy rate of 5.1 -- which proved vital in Bangladesh's first ever ODI series win over India, it is not a surprise that Mustafizur Rahman is the most valuable player (MVP) of the three-match series.

CLT20: Will IPL champs KKR repeat their super show against CSK?

CLT20: Will IPL champs KKR repeat their super show against CSK?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Depleted by the absence of high-profile names, Indian Premier League 2014 champions Kolkata Knight Riders have a tough task on hand when they lock horns with formidable Chennai Super Kings in the opening Group 'A' match of the Champions League T20, in Hyderabad, on Wednesday.

Can Team India continue winning momentum?

Can Team India continue winning momentum?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

Seeking to continue their winning momentum and take an unassailable 2-0 lead, India were dealt a blow ahead of the third one-dayer against England at Trent Bridge on Saturday as opener Rohit Sharma was ruled out of the remainder of the tour because of injury.

Dhoni won't make changes for inconsequential Zimbabwe match

Dhoni won't make changes for inconsequential Zimbabwe match

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Even after sealing a quarter-final berth captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is averse to changes in the team for their next World Cup match against Zimbabwe in Auckland on Saturday.

Expect fireworks despite long injury lists as IPL 10 takes off

Expect fireworks despite long injury lists as IPL 10 takes off

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

A clutch of Indian stars led by India and Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli are either sidelined or ruled out of this edition of the tournament, lessening the wow factor of the IPL.

MF Queries: Where you must invest in 2020

MF Queries: Where you must invest in 2020

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, will answer your queries.

Why our cricket team failed in England

Why our cricket team failed in England

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

The reasons for India's poor show in England lie between a very demanding captain, a very smug coach and inadequate coaching staff, says Sudhir Bisht.

St Lucia Test PHOTOS: Ashwin, Saha lead India's recovery on Day I

St Lucia Test PHOTOS: Ashwin, Saha lead India's recovery on Day I

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

India recovered to 234 for five at stumps on Day One of the third Test against the West Indies, courtesy an unbeaten 108-run stand between Ravichandran Ashwin and Wriddhiman Saha.

Dhoni blames new ball bowlers for India's loss

Dhoni blames new ball bowlers for India's loss

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Indian captain Mahendra Singh blamed his opening bowlers for the four-wicket loss against Australia in their cricket tri-series match in Melbourne.

Review: All Is Well is a lazy, idiotic film

Review: All Is Well is a lazy, idiotic film

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

All Is Well spends two hours desperately tickling the audience but the overall impact is one of torture, says Raja Sen.

India, South Africa: How the teams stack up

India, South Africa: How the teams stack up

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

Rajneesh Gupta checks out the numbers for Virat and Faf and their boys.

Fourth ODI: Kohli's majestic ton seals curtailed series for India

Fourth ODI: Kohli's majestic ton seals curtailed series for India

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

Virat Kohli struck a majestic 127 as India fashioned a 59-run win over the West Indies in Dharamsala, effectively sealing the ODI series 2-1 after the visitors dramatically pulled out from the remainder of the tour over an acrimonious pay dispute with their board.

Bat vs bat in India-Aus ODIs; The Most Valuable Players

Bat vs bat in India-Aus ODIs; The Most Valuable Players

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Who were the most valuable players in the just-concluded India-Australia ODI series? Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji 's formula provides overwhelming evidence that the bat complete overwhelmed the bat.

'I would back MS as captain... he is best suited to handle most situations'

'I would back MS as captain... he is best suited to handle most situations'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Beleaguered Mahendra Singh Dhoni has found backing from former Australia cricketer Mike Hussey, who says the Indian captain was the most suitable to lead the team as he still has a lot of fire in his batting.

This is best bowling attack India will have in near future: Ishant

This is best bowling attack India will have in near future: Ishant

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

I don't think there is any upcoming bowler in the fray who is capable of bowling 140-plus regularly, says Ishant Sharma.

Can England find a way past Kohli and Team India in 2nd ODI?

Can England find a way past Kohli and Team India in 2nd ODI?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

As the teams gear up for the second ODI at Cuttack, the visiting England team will certainly feel a bit deflated after failing to defend a total of 350 despite having got four top-order batsmen back in the hut for less than 100.

Stuart Binny is MVP of Zimbabwe ODI series

Stuart Binny is MVP of Zimbabwe ODI series

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present the Most Valuable Player Index of the just-concluded three-match series between India and Zimbabwe.

Captain Dhoni inspires India to victory in Indore ODI

Captain Dhoni inspires India to victory in Indore ODI

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Under-fire Mahendra Singh Dhoni marked his return to form with an unbeaten 92 as India recorded a 22-run victory over South Africa in the second One-Day International to level the five-match series 1-1 at the Holkar Cricket Stadium, in Indore, on Wednesday.

Most valuable players in the Zimbabwe-India series

Most valuable players in the Zimbabwe-India series

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

So overwhelming was India's domination in the series, that Zimbabwe's most valuable player, Elton Chigumbura, is only seventh in the combined list with a MVPI of just 175, according to Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji.

Star-studded Mumbai Indians eye win against KKR

Star-studded Mumbai Indians eye win against KKR

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Mumbai Indians need to rethink their strategy; Narine boost for Kolkata Knight Riders.

Bihar polls: Record 57.59 per cent polling in 4th phase

Bihar polls: Record 57.59 per cent polling in 4th phase

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

A "record" 57.59 per cent of over 1.46 crore voters cast their ballots in 55 assembly seats in Bihar on Sunday in the fourth and penultimate round of polling.

Maxwell best bet to finish MVP No 2

Maxwell best bet to finish MVP No 2

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

A B de Villiers still heads Rediff.com's Most Valuable Players ratings for the World Cup.

India consolidates No 1 ranking in ICC ODI list

India consolidates No 1 ranking in ICC ODI list

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

World champions India have consolidated their top rank on the ICC ODI Team Rankings after sweeping the series against Sri Lanka, which concluded in Ranchi on Sunday.

Lynn's stunning catch wins KKR match against RCB

Lynn's stunning catch wins KKR match against RCB

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

Kolkata Knight Riders rode on a brilliant all-round showing from Australia's Chris Lynn to score a dramatic victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League match, in Sharjah, on Thursday night. After propping the Kolkata innings with a 31-ball 45, the 24-year-old Australian pulled off an acrobatic catch at the deep mid-wicket boundary line to dismiss A B de Villiers in the last over of the match, and RCB, chasing 151 for victory, fell short by two runs.

West Indies implode as India level series

West Indies implode as India level series

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

India relied on their bowlers to stage a remarkable recovery scripting a comfortable 48-run win in the second cricket One-day international against the West Indies to level the five-match series 1-1 in New Delhi.

Will Dhoni persist with Dhawan against Pakistan?

Will Dhoni persist with Dhawan against Pakistan?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2015

Out-of-form opener Shikhar Dhawan's place in the team will be one of the main discussion points when the Indian team management zeroes in on the playing eleven for the ICC World Cup match against arch rivals Pakistan in Adelaide on Sunday.

Phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls concludes with 68% voting

Phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls concludes with 68% voting

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Barring Maharashtra, the poll percentage in rest of the states was in excess of 60 per cent while in Puducherry it was 80.47 per cent.